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Paracho Elite Tiple 12 String Columbian Style Guitar   Paracho Elite Guitars are made in the legendary mountain village of Paracho—high in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. Paracho artisans have been perfecting their craft for over 200 years. Many of the Luthiers that work at the Paracho Elite shop are fourth and fifth generation musical instrument makers.  These hand crafted, quality guitars are made from fine selected woods. Each guitar has it's own unique styling and beautiful inlay craftsmanship. Most importantly, they produce remarkable sound and are played by recording and performing professionals.   A small unique South American guitar with 12 steel strings arranged in 4 triple courses. The Tiple is associated mainly with the Andean region of Columbia and is considered the national instrument. It is also found in Spain, Guatemala and other South American countries. The four sets of steel strings are tuned to the same pitches as the treble strings of the guitar, with the middle string of the three lowest sets tuned an octave lower. It is typically used when playing Columbian folk music or American Folk or Jazz.   The Tiple is Available in a gloss finish or a matte finish.   Features Solid Cedar top Cedar back and sides Inlaid sound hole rosette Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Dimensions Totalo Length  35 1/52" Lower Bout  12 1/2" wide Nut Width (inches): 2-1/32 Scale Length (inches): 21-9/16         The Paracho Elite Limited Lifetime Warranty     Paracho Elite guitars are warranted to their original owner, with proof of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. The company shall reserve the right to replace or repair any instrument that is found to be defective by the company. There is no guarantee for abusive treatment, neglect or damage caused by exposure to extreme temperatures. Any questions regarding your Limited Lifetime Warranty should be directed to your dealer.   Guitar Care for your Paracho Elite Instrument     For the absolute best performance of your Paracho Elite instrument please follow these guidelines: Avoid sudden changes of temperaure. Try to maintain the temperature at a constant 70-75 degrees and the humidity between 45—50% wherever you store your guitar. Avoid leaving your instrument in a hot/cold vehicle for more than 20 minutes. Your instrument should remain in it's case when not in use. A humidifier should be maintained in your case at all times.

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